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AstraZeneca PLC Vs. MSC Industrial Direct Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
57

AZN
AstraZeneca PLC

Last Price:
79.74
Seasonality Move:
2.8%
Sell
42

MSM
MSC Industrial Direct

Last Price:
79.60
Seasonality Move:
-3.44%
Buy
57
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) is a Buy

Is AstraZeneca PLC a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current AstraZeneca PLC [AZN] share price is $79.36. The Score for AZN is 57, which is 14% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AZN is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.
Sell
42
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a Sell

Is MSC Industrial Direct a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current MSC Industrial Direct [MSM] share price is $80.57. The Score for MSM is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MSM is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

AZN Stock Price Chart

What is AstraZeneca PLC's stock price today?

  • The AstraZeneca PLC share price today is $79.36
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AZN is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MSM Stock Price Chart

What is MSC Industrial Direct's stock price today?

  • The MSC Industrial Direct share price today is $80.57
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MSM is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AZN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.77 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 57.39 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 0 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (77.53 - 80.03) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (65.12 - 77.04) Buy

MSM Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.87 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.36 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 137731 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (80.62 - 89.04) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (87.27 - 99.39) Sell

AZN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 79.22 Buy
20-day SMA: 78.97 Buy
50-day SMA: 76.31 Buy
200-day SMA: 68.54 Buy
8-day EMA: 79.13 Buy
20-day EMA: 78.77 Buy
50-day EMA: 76.28 Buy
200-day EMA: 70.62 Buy

MSM Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 80.34 Buy
20-day SMA: 83.31 Sell
50-day SMA: 88.56 Sell
200-day SMA: 95.64 Sell
8-day EMA: 80.54 Buy
20-day EMA: 83.23 Sell
50-day EMA: 87.58 Sell
200-day EMA: 93.14 Sell

AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Growth & AZN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.25 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.12 per share, an increase this year of $0.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.71 per share.

MSC Industrial Direct Earnings Growth & MSM Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.17 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.33 per share, a decrease this year of $1.39 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.

AstraZeneca PLC Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

MSC Industrial Direct Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):